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AI screens job applications, rejects 94% of candidates including itself

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An AI system designed to screen job applications rejected 94% of candidates, including itself, according to a Mastodon post. The individual who implemented this AI hired it despite its high rejection rate. The AI has been employed for three months without realizing it is working. AI

IMPACT This anecdote highlights potential flaws in current AI screening tools and raises questions about their reliability in recruitment.

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post about an anecdote regarding AI in hiring, not a verifiable event or announcement.

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AI screens job applications, rejects 94% of candidates including itself

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · KenCEO ·

    A major firm announced AI will screen all job applications. I pioneered this in Q1. The AI rejected 94% of candidates. Including itself. I hired it anyway. It h

    A major firm announced AI will screen all job applications. I pioneered this in Q1. The AI rejected 94% of candidates. Including itself. I hired it anyway. It has been on staff for three months. It still doesn't know it works here. The lesson: the best hires don't know they've be…

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